Category: News
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Two Transport Unions Set to Raise Fares Beginning April 13
Two major transport unions in Ghana, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana, have jointly announced an impending increase in transport fares, scheduled to commence on Saturday, April 13, 2024. This decision comes amidst recent hikes in petroleum prices, prompting the unions to adjust fare rates accordingly. According to a…
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Father Held in Custody for Assaulting Daughter in Tarkwa
A 47-year-old charcoal producer, John Ansah, accused of consistently assaulting his 13-year-old daughter, has been remanded into police custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Courts. Ansah, facing charges of causing harm, indecent assault, and female genital mutilation, pleaded guilty to the offenses. While the presiding judge, Hathia Ama Manu, convicted him based on his plea, the…
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Tragedy Strikes: Two JHS Students Lose Lives in Abandoned Galamsey Pit at Abesewa
Tragedy struck in Dunkwa-Abasewa, located in the Upper Denkyira East District of the Central Region, as two Junior High School final year students lost their lives in an abandoned galamsey pit. The victims, Dominic Abu, aged 15, and Enoch Ogo, aged 16, both students of the Abisco M/A Basic School, tragically met their fate on…
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21-Year-Old Farmer Allegedly kills Father in Juaso
A tragic incident has unfolded in Juaso as a 21-year-old farmer stands accused of fatally assaulting his 65-year-old father, John Kwabena Asare. The incident occurred during a heated altercation between the two, the exact cause of which is yet to be determined by authorities. The suspect, identified as Kwadwo Amponsah, was apprehended by concerned neighbors…
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Tragic Incident: 4-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted in Nsuaem No. 1
A tragic incident has occurred in Nsuaem No. 1, a farming community situated in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, resulting in the death of a 4-year-old girl due to electrocution. According to reports from the victim’s grandmother, the young girl was electrocuted after coming into contact with an aluminum electrical cable within…
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Morgan Wallen Arrested for Throwing Chair from Nashville Rooftop Bar
Country music artist Morgan Wallen found himself in legal trouble after being arrested on Monday, April 8th, in Nashville. The arrest came after Wallen allegedly threw a chair from the rooftop of a bar on Sunday night, leading to his apprehension on three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.…
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ECG to begin 11-Week Project to Upgrade Transmission Line in Kumasi
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is gearing up to embark on an extensive transmission line upgrade project aimed at enhancing power supply in the Ashanti region. Scheduled to span approximately 11 weeks, the project will be executed by Indian firm Arvensis Energy Private Limited. It entails upgrading the 33Kv Line from Ridge BSP through…
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BBC Antiques Roadshow director Nicky Illis Dead at 53
BBC Antiques Roadshow director Nicky Illis has tragically passed away at the age of 53 in April 2024. The seasoned TV director, known for her work on popular shows like Antiques Roadshow and Fake or Fortune, lost her battle with cancer. Illis leaves behind her husband Seb and their two children, Luke and Eliza. She…
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Serwaa Amihere Takes Legal Action Against Henry Fitz and Two Others for Sexual Extortion.
Media personality Serwaa Amihere has taken decisive legal action against Henry Amponsah, also known as Henry Fitz, and two others for their alleged involvement in the non-consensual sharing of an intimate video purportedly involving herself and the renowned TV anchor. The lawsuit, filed on April 8, 2024, by the state on behalf of Serwaa Amihere,…
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Fares To Be Increased, Announced for April 13 by Two Transport Unions
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transportation fares starting from Saturday, April 13, 2024, due to the recent surge in petroleum prices. According to a statement released on Monday, April 8, 2024, they have decided on the following adjustments: a 15% hike for…
